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New York man receives life-saving transplant courtesy of Florida man

Jan 2019 MEDIA COVERAGE

When 50-year-old Julio Rivera, of New York, needed a transplant to save his life, a 23-year-old Florida man stepped in to answer his prayers. Both were invited to a charity event in Boca Raton. If you saw them today, you’d think they’ve been best friends for life, but they’re actually seeing each other for the first time.

A True Gift of Life

Jan 2019 MEDIA COVERAGE

Each summer for the past several years, we have run a drive during Coleman’s Staff Week for the Gift of Life donor registry. In 2014, Ryan Corning, a former Coleman staff member and NFTY-STR teen, participated in the drive at camp. Over a year ago, Ryan was found to be a match for a man diagnosed with Leukemia. Ryan jumped at the chance to save a life of a person he had never met.

Marrow recipient meets lifesaving donor at Steps for Life 5k

Jan 2019 MEDIA COVERAGE

Marrow recipient Julio Rivera met his lifesaving donor Ryan Corning for the first time at the Steps for Life South Florida 5k held at South County Regional Park on Jan. 13, 2019.

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Philanthropy a main initiative of NC State’s Greek life

Jan 2019 MEDIA COVERAGE

As part of NC State’s fraternity and sorority life, emphasis on philanthropy is a significant goal for each chapter. The chapters focus on individual service initiatives and seeks to raise money through various events and projects, as well as to spread awareness on issues to the NC State community.

Growing Gift of Life Marrow Registry keeps moving forward

Dec 2018 MEDIA COVERAGE

In 1991, Jay Feinberg was facing a battle with leukemia and needed a bone-marrow transplant. Some 55,000 people got tested in the hopes of finding him a suitable match. Four years later and facing a critical moment in his illness, a match was finally found.

Blood, sweat and bone marrow for future Eagle Scout

Dec 2018 MEDIA COVERAGE

Theodore Mitchell is just like your average teenager. He participates in obstacle training known as parkour, taught himself to play guitar and piano, and he’s organizing a bone marrow drive in an effort to save the lives of others.